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MJ57 ZKS

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,484 mi
Last recorded109,484 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 ZKS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 109,484 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 104,490 miles

Front tyres are low on the inner edges of tread

under body covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 104,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front tyres are low on the inner edges of tread

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,074 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 95,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre low on tread and inner edge scrubbed off

Offside Front Tyre low on tread and inner edge scrubbed off

Fail 5 Aug 2016 89,945 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Phone or sat nav holder (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre low on tread and inner edge scrubbed off

Offside Front Tyre low on tread and inner edge scrubbed off

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 76,609 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 50,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,109 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,293 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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MJ57 ZKS is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ57 ZKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ57 ZKS registered?

MJ57 ZKS is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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